... weeks. The dependent variable involved in the study was whether or not a victimized respondent has been multiply victimized. Personal victimization at all, personal victimization by a person the woman knows, and personal victimization by a stranger were all examined. The findings from the VAWS revealed that the odds of multiple victimization ... shortcoming of these findings. Odds of victimization were found to be higher for those who have taken a self-defense class or take personal precaution by carrying some type of weapon. An explanation for this may be that these were the precaution ...

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... 1998, President Bill Clinton's confession that he had had an inappropriate relationship of a sexual nature with White House intern Monica Lewinsky started a national discussion about how a politician's personal moral standards might affect his or her ability to lead. Clinton's indiscretions also sparked public debate about sexual ethics in the United States. Some observers lament that Americans have largely ... 1920s faded after the stock market crash of 1929, largely because the consumerism and entertainment that invited sexual adventure temporarily lost its touch on the American people....

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... is an informative paper discussing the language and poetic form of the text, the author's background, and the social/historical context of the work. Further information will be conversed about the plot, setting, characters and other important information pertaining to the text as a whole. Autobiography of Margery Kempe: Struggles, Trials, Perseverance and Courage The Book of Margery Kempe is the earliest autobiography ... died on the cross for her- He remains concerned with the smallest events of her life. In conclusion, Margery Kempe's autobiography can be interpreted as the author sif...

• Word Count: 1321
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... . This is because I want to have a better sense of social observations that have previously been made. I will base my report on the information that I find by comparing and contrasting these numerous researchers" collections of work. This is in hopes of finding any of the kinks that I ... may come across by reading so many different research projects and then summarizing and putting all of the information together to make my final conclusions. Background According to Webster's Dictionary, the definition of divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage or ... to research this topic to se...

• Word Count: 3012
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... past traditions where ones family group and its objectives took far more precedence. The story of the Sarakatsan's family as well as my own personal experiences growing up in a traditional East Indian family illustrate the impact and enormous benefits that social improvements have had on our society, and countries ... to move away from her in-laws family, and escape the mistreatment she had suffered for many years at their hands. Therefore, for my own personal reasons, and the happiness it has brought to me and my mother, I am grateful for the benefits that modern social values have broug...

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This is a look into the lives of the Yanomamo Indians of Brazil and Venezuela. Included is information on their basic survival techniques, politics as it pertains to each village, roles of men and women, marriage and family and ... months of fieldwork on the Yanomamo Indians, all of it was done with the Yanomamo in Venezuela except of one brief period in 1967. After reviewing the information in this article, I feel that Chagnon did more damage to the Yanomamo in Brazil than he feels he did. I believe that Chagnon gave the ... Villages are free to make war or peace with any other village that...

• Word Count: 984
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... so for their families. Much has changed since then, with there being less emphasis on marrying for family prestige and increased focus on marrying for personal happiness. There are now many websites such as shaadi.com, dedicated to providing a way for men and women to meet and get to know ... to move away from her in-laws family, and escape the mistreatment she had suffered for many years at their hands. Therefore, for my own personal reasons, and the happiness it has brought to me and my mother, I am grateful for the benefits that modern social values have brought to society ... industr...

• Word Count: 2066
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... soon after became pregnant. Of course, not every single parent case turns out this way, but the numbers show it is not the norm. Popenoe also sites an erosion of personal relationship as an aspect of absent fathers. Sons of fathers who have left their families or disappeared after a divorce suffered a severe blow to their ability to trust others. Children who ... father will be there in the morning, or where he is, or who he is, are " more likely to have a jaundiced view of such values as honesty, self-sacrifice, and personal responsibility, to say nothing of trust" (Popenoe 1996: 327)....

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... their parents. Those who are in an open relationship believe that to build a relationship and stability they do no need to sign what many called a piece of paper. A marriage gives personal stability meaning to be with someone who is willing to give it all for each other and work hard to accomplished you desired dreams and goals, both will literally become ... many people referred to getting married by using such phrase). Many relationships want more independence or feel free to make any decisions without feeling that they have to give any information to their partner. I definitely think...

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... , and not honoring the wishes of their tribe. It is rather disappointing how these young ones are brainwashed into such wrong analogies because arranged marriages come with so many internal personal and family issues. Females are the ones who suffer majority of the problems that arranged marriages brew up; for example, a survey was conducted in Ghana by National Council on Women ... percent respondents were unfortunately victims of arranged marriages (Foundation for Women's Health Research and Development. December 2005. "Gender & Reproductive Health in Northern Ghana." Forward Newslette...

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... difficult challenges they endure. Heavy demands from society can make for loads of pressure on clergy families. According to December 1992 Current Thoughts & Trends (a monthly print magazine that provide reliable information on what's happening in the Christian and secular worlds), 94% of clergy families felt under pressure to have the "ideal" family (Pastor 2). For instance, pastors have expectations of portraying multiple ... church (Oden 2). Although pastors" wives commonly have their own careers, they are typically involved in many of the clubs and organizations dealing within and o...

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... issues come with the controversial subject of same-sex marriages and civil unions and do add weight to the argument. The decision to marry another person, regardless of sex, is a personal decision and should not involve anyone but the two faced with the decision. Morally you should have the right to be able to marry whom so ever you choose, providing ... to a person of the opposite sex. That statement can usually be seen as both discrimination and sexual harassment, but not any longer. Now the DOMA has legalized it as lawful information. This act and others like it reject the freedom al...

• Word Count: 1442
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate